crab apple?

[Dave Smith]

I just bought a house which has an apple tree in the backyard. I'm told it is a crab apple tree. Right now the apple's are about the size of my thumb and are red. You can see a picture here:

have several questions:

1. Is this really crab apples?
2. When will they be ready to pick?
3. Can I use them to make apple cider?
4. How big should they get?

Thanks for any info.

Dave

[William Wagner]

Yup

When they come off easily.

Nope...unless tart is your desire.

Crab apple jelly ?

Bill who has a hanging crab apple with double flowers hence no fruit.